general public

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The first batches of votes include the earliest voters, who tend to be more decisive and engaged than the general public.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

Then in April, the company’s Claude Mythos model was withheld from the general public because of its ability to autonomously find and exploit software vulnerabilities.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

This is something the general public should know so that the proper precautions are taken, and we can limit transmission and go about our business.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

There are currently no known cases of hantavirus in Scotland and the risk to the general public is very low, PHS said.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Even today, fine footballers and baseball players and runners and all other great sportsmen are much admired by the general public and advertisers use them to sell breakfast cereals.

From "Boy: Tales of a Childhood" by Roald Dahl